Great video parce, your tips are real and consistent with my many experiences here in Colombia over the years. One tip that I would add is "Don't forget to smile and say hello" Colombia is a friendly country founded upon respect. If you make eye contact and say hello to a stranger it all but guarantees you will receive respect back and avoid 99% of sketchy situations that befall travelers who have their heads down and fail to meet people eye to eye. Catch you somewhere down the street brother, I'll be the gringo Canadiense smiling with a few coins jingling in my pocket
I was in Colombia for 3 weeks and I just returned from there 2 weeks ago. I went on a Pablo Escobar tour to learn about all the destruction he caused. I visited the Inflexion Memorial park which was a park dedicated to Escobar's victims. The tour was really informative because it talked about all the terrible things Escobar did but also focused on how social reformation made Medellin so much better and safer. I also did a lot of salsa and bachata dancing in Medellin because I do Latin dancing in my home country of Bermuda. This is a great video!
When I saw this video, I thought you would be another shallow hipster. I was wrong. This was one of the most useful videos on Colombia that I've seen. Nice job, my friend. Thanks.
Nice video Ryan. Me as a Colombian I can tell that everything is true and you are saying everything with a respect and admiration that I really appreciate. If I can give another tip would be that be careful in Cartagena (or other places with beach or extremely touristic) with the informal sellers, because they tend sometimes (not everyone but yes the majority) to ask for absurd amounts of money for services or products just because you are foreigner, sometimes they are asking for even 10 times the price, it's so sad that they do this so it's better to contact someone local or research the common prices for this, also asking the price before taking the service
Great video, your insights are a treasure trove for anyone planning a visit. I like your passion for uncovering the hidden gems, from tejo to the vibrant towns, it resonates so authentically. I’ve been living here in Medellin off and on for years. Thanks for sharing!
You are a nice guy. When you said "dont be rude to street vendors"... I subscribed. Your content is unique. Quite unique pieces of information like Tejo! You deserve more subs.
I just got back from Medellin I stayed in poblado whichbis supposed to be safe but i was nervous walking back to my hotel at night after 12pm even though there were a lot of people around
Ha Sara, just doing some research and found your comment! Looking forward to the trip but really glad I'm spending some TH-cam time to get more acclimated ahead of time. I haven't traveled internationally in some time and I think my head's been out of the game, can't wait to try some juice.
Hola Ryan ! Just stumbled on your channel I want to say thanks for sharing great video and info. I'm Canadian living in Medellin for almost 6 months now. Just wanted to say thank you for your honesty and great info. I follow many travel youtubers and it drives me nuts when I see videos that paint Colombia as some Shangri-La /Never-Never land, especially when the person has only spent a week or two here in a touristy area. So yes, "no te das Papaya" Although I don't agree with everything you shared , or better said , my experience has not been the same as yours as far as the general public being super friendly here. Although I do speak Spanish at a higher intermediate level, I find the general public's behavior here in the city cold and would be considered rude where I'm from. However I respect the fact this is NOT my country. Nor do I expect the culture to be the same. Having said that, Colombians can be very friendly , helpful and warm people once you get to know them, just my opinion. Peace out...Suerte !
Yoo! Thanks for the thorough and genuine comment. One of my biggest pet peeves in the travel content creator space is creators who come into any location and make videos like "What you need to know" or "This is exactly what you should do when you come to ____" and they've only spent 48 hours in that place. I think it does travelers a disservice. So although we may disagree on things, I appreciate your reciprocated respect for the depth ❤️ Much love my friend!
As a Colombian myself, I haven't visited the Salt Cathedral, I have seen some pics, videos and news about it. And I can see is one of the most visited places in Colombia. I wish I can go someday to enjoy of its beauty, also to learn why it is an important now as a tour destination. Greetings from the Pacific coast "Choco department" ;)
I see your video 2 years after it was published, but I infinitely appreciate all the things about Colombia, they are real!! But we are a good country, warm and not just because of the climate, its people, the majority of us are neither drug traffickers nor drug addicts, so, all good!! Welcome to Colombia whenever you want, just... DON'T GIVE PAPAYA!!! hahaha
Thanks for the great content! I'm really glad I came across your Channel. I'm planning to visit Turbo, Colombia in February. I'm going to binge watch a few of your episodes to get all the pointers I can. Do you know anything about the airport located in Martaria?
ps.. Definitely agree, don't spend too much time in the big cities. The only reason why I'm here so long in Medellin is my Paísa/pareja girlfriend lives/works here.. Yes get out to the country and the pueblos !! ;)
I'm looking to visit from the US with my wife and two kids that are both under the age of three years old. Do you think this would be a good idea? I plan on doing Uber's and staying at airbnb's.
Does your map include notes on Cartagena and Santa Marta? I know you mentioned not lingering 😅 but would love some recommendations so if your map includes them, that would be great!
Medellin is over 4,000 feet up. I've been going there for over two years. The first few trips were difficult for me. I could feel the difference. Headaches & sinus preassure. For me, simply taking tylenol. Gotta have it, take it regularly for the first week. The longer I'm there, the less of a problem it is. Now, I go and stay for two months at a time and I don't have any problems, not even on day one. Like my body has gotten used to it.
Do you know if the yellow fever vaccine is mandatory to enter Tayrona National Park? I’ve heard mixed reviews. Just didn’t know if they actually check it or not.
Can someone please help me my flight in November to see my girlfriend for her birthday she comes to America to see me all the time as she just finished school in her home county bogotá Colombia and will be moving here in USA forever in December I speak no Spanish I’m white and I’m nervous but I want to experience her country as everyone say it’s soo beautiful and be with her she means everything to me she said not worry as she will be there every step of the way and her friends love me tooo but what is over dressed what is enough money for 9 days will I get lost in the airport she picking me up there but again I speak little Spanish only singular words not much she teaching me❤️ her family lives here and cook amazing food so that one thing I’m lookin forward tooo! But I am nervous but super happy any advice will help 🙏🏼
Hey! You're welcome. I do think it's safe for solo female travelers, I met quite a few of them while I was traveling myself. Just be aware of your surroundings.
Veo tu video 2 años despues de publicado, pero agradezco jnfinitamente todas las cosas sobre Colombia, son reales!!. Pero somos un buen pais, calido y no solo por el clima, su gente, la.mayoria no somos ni narcotraficantes ni drogadictos, asi q, todo bien!!. Bienvenidos a Colombia cuando quieran, solo.. NO DEN PAPAYA!!! jajajaja
@@fisehatedla1950 It depends on your travel experience, but I think you'll be fine. Colombia gets a bad rep, but if you stay aware and stick to the tourist spaces you'll be fine 😊
1 I'd like to add: Dont Expect everyone to cater to you as an English-speaker-only kinda person. I speak English, i make a living using my ESL skills. However, Colombia is a SPANISH speaking country, with several SPA-speaking countries around for 1000 miles. So don't do what I've (sadly) seen some tourists do: DEMAND someone speaks English to them. You're the guest here. That's not how it works. If 3% of Colombia can learn English with a B2 level, then you can surely learn A2 level spanish before you travel. it will connect you to people, and take you out of the expat bubble our resorts create.
For all the affordability AND availability of housing within metro Medellin. The health care being wonderful and quite affordable. Daily expenditures for food, utilities, etc., quite reasonable. The AIR QUALITY of Medellin is awful! For the greater part, filtered/central ventilation offered in Medellin is nonexistent...open the window (no screens) the airflow is great...including the carbon precipitates from bus, auto and motorcycle traffic. Terrible AIR QUALITY! Mop you floors...scrub them if you like. Don a pair of white socks and walk around...BLACK! Everyday, every night...every holiday...AIR QUAlITY is terrible in Medellin...cough, cough...hack, hack.
What fool would ask a Colombian person about Pablo Escobar in Colombia, It's like asking a UK person about the British Empire🧐 😱 In Britain Good Video 👍
Ugh... the littering! I will NEVER conform. lol. Really, I see people do it and it bothers me. But I can't say anything. It's culterally accepted there.
Thank you, I'm leaving for Bogota with my partner tomorrow! Her sister will pick us up, and we have arrangements in Leticia, Cartagena, and Medellin before we spend time with her parents in Ibague, from where we'll be driven back to the airport. This is very helpful, and I have google translate ready, for when my past year of duolingo lessons fail me. Avianca has changed our flights so many times I hope that the two of us will be on the same planes!
Agree with everything, but the cheese in chocolate - nup. And Bogota is great! I's add give yourself time. I was there 3 weeks and it was not nearly enough.
Great video parce, your tips are real and consistent with my many experiences here in Colombia over the years. One tip that I would add is "Don't forget to smile and say hello" Colombia is a friendly country founded upon respect. If you make eye contact and say hello to a stranger it all but guarantees you will receive respect back and avoid 99% of sketchy situations that befall travelers who have their heads down and fail to meet people eye to eye. Catch you somewhere down the street brother, I'll be the gringo Canadiense smiling with a few coins jingling in my pocket
I was in Colombia for 3 weeks and I just returned from there 2 weeks ago. I went on a Pablo Escobar tour to learn about all the destruction he caused. I visited the Inflexion Memorial park which was a park dedicated to Escobar's victims. The tour was really informative because it talked about all the terrible things Escobar did but also focused on how social reformation made Medellin so much better and safer. I also did a lot of salsa and bachata dancing in Medellin because I do Latin dancing in my home country of Bermuda. This is a great video!
“No seas papaya” = “don’t be easy” if you are were you’re not supposed to be you’ll be an easy target
No des Papaya ! Don’t let the chance to be a target 🎯: walking flashy with jewelry …etc
No des papaya*🚫
Guayaba* 😋
😊@@pedritonavaja13
No dar papaya jajajaja no seas papaya it's don't be papaya jajajaj
Love your energy & facts info you put out. Keep up the good work
Yooo! Thank you ⚡️ Bringing energy is key 🔑 I hope the facts were useful 😊
When I saw this video, I thought you would be another shallow hipster. I was wrong. This was one of the most useful videos on Colombia that I've seen. Nice job, my friend. Thanks.
All the things you said are true . The best video . All those fruits and fresh juice so delicious
As a native colombian, I give the 100% stamp of approval
what a decent human you are. really enjoyed you as a young American being giving and altruistic and being a role model. way to go!
lol 😂 😂
Great video! Your respect, cultured inner self, and self awareness are on point! New subscriber
This is an inspiring comment more than you know ❤
Great video! I enjoy your delivery and your personality. Very down to earth and informative!
Thank you! That means a lot to me.
Great!! Love your video💯 very useful and true ❤
Thanks for the reflection! ❤️
Thank you, from a Colombian woman living in Canada!
Absolutely! 😊
Very informative Ryan, I'll be utilizing these tips on my upcoming trips to Colombia
I going to Colombia tomorrow
Super excited to finally visit South America!! 🇨🇴🇨🇴
How was it?
Thanks dude .Planning trip .
Nice video Ryan. Me as a Colombian I can tell that everything is true and you are saying everything with a respect and admiration that I really appreciate.
If I can give another tip would be that be careful in Cartagena (or other places with beach or extremely touristic) with the informal sellers, because they tend sometimes (not everyone but yes the majority) to ask for absurd amounts of money for services or products just because you are foreigner, sometimes they are asking for even 10 times the price, it's so sad that they do this so it's better to contact someone local or research the common prices for this, also asking the price before taking the service
Very helpful. Thank you.
Bogota is one of the top cities in the ever visited .
Great video, your insights are a treasure trove for anyone planning a visit. I like your passion for uncovering the hidden gems, from tejo to the vibrant towns, it resonates so authentically. I’ve been living here in Medellin off and on for years. Thanks for sharing!
Yes Bogota was amazing i loved it there. Even if i prefer Medellin and Cartagena
Amazing information.... Thanks Ryan !
You are a nice guy. When you said "dont be rude to street vendors"... I subscribed. Your content is unique. Quite unique pieces of information like Tejo! You deserve more subs.
Thanks for the love and reflection. Little by little 🙏 Glad you're here!
Hi Ryan,
You are right on point, and also you're a smart young man!
I just got back from Medellin I stayed in poblado whichbis supposed to be safe but i was nervous walking back to my hotel at night after 12pm even though there were a lot of people around
I love Bogota also!!! I love Colombia so much I moved here 🤣🤣
Wow! Colombia is awesome, and yeah I think Bogota is legit underrated!
Ha Sara, just doing some research and found your comment! Looking forward to the trip but really glad I'm spending some TH-cam time to get more acclimated ahead of time. I haven't traveled internationally in some time and I think my head's been out of the game, can't wait to try some juice.
@@thespurtrail8644 haha yes i love all the videos on colombia .... it will be amazing
Hola Ryan ! Just stumbled on your channel I want to say thanks for sharing great video and info. I'm Canadian living in Medellin for almost 6 months now. Just wanted to say thank you for your honesty and great info. I follow many travel youtubers and it drives me nuts when I see videos that paint Colombia as some Shangri-La /Never-Never land, especially when the person has only spent a week or two here in a touristy area. So yes, "no te das Papaya"
Although I don't agree with everything you shared , or better said , my experience has not been the same as yours as far as the general public being super friendly here. Although I do speak Spanish at a higher intermediate level, I find the general public's behavior here in the city cold and would be considered rude where I'm from. However I respect the fact this is NOT my country. Nor do I expect the culture to be the same. Having said that, Colombians can be very friendly , helpful and warm people once you get to know them, just my opinion. Peace out...Suerte !
Yoo! Thanks for the thorough and genuine comment. One of my biggest pet peeves in the travel content creator space is creators who come into any location and make videos like "What you need to know" or "This is exactly what you should do when you come to ____" and they've only spent 48 hours in that place. I think it does travelers a disservice. So although we may disagree on things, I appreciate your reciprocated respect for the depth ❤️ Much love my friend!
where are u from?
Vancouver Island
@@julianlml372
As a Colombian myself, I haven't visited the Salt Cathedral, I have seen some pics, videos and news about it. And I can see is one of the most visited places in Colombia. I wish I can go someday to enjoy of its beauty, also to learn why it is an important now as a tour destination. Greetings from the Pacific coast "Choco department" ;)
Great info. Thanks for sharing ;) Love.
Of course! 😉 Thanks for tuning in. Much love!
Came across this video and was like cool yet another dude vlogger but you won me over with #14. thoughtful great tip
I'm glad that point resonated and you gave me a chance :)
Yay, you tried cloning! Great job.
Haha it was about time I put that in a video! 😂 Thank you!!
Thank you so much to very useful tips
I teach Spanish 👌🏼🤓🇨🇴
Teach me
Teach me 🎉
Great job! Thank you for your hard work!
I see your video 2 years after it was published, but I infinitely appreciate all the things about Colombia, they are real!! But we are a good country, warm and not just because of the climate, its people, the majority of us are neither drug traffickers nor drug addicts, so, all good!! Welcome to Colombia whenever you want, just... DON'T GIVE PAPAYA!!! hahaha
Haha I love that you found this 2 years after it was published. Colombia is such a beautiful and diverse place. Thanks for the warm welcome. ❤️
Here we are again,
Big fat support from us, looking forward to the next one. Love to visit one day
Yooo! Thank you 😊 I appreciate y'all being here! I hope y'all get to visit there at some point as well. 🇨🇴 ❤
Love it!
Yooo! You even watching the tip videos, I see you!
Thanks for the great content! I'm really glad I came across your Channel. I'm planning to visit Turbo, Colombia in February. I'm going to binge watch a few of your episodes to get all the pointers I can. Do you know anything about the airport located in Martaria?
Hey! I appreciate the love here. I don't know anything about that airport unfortunately 😢
ps.. Definitely agree, don't spend too much time in the big cities. The only reason why I'm here so long in Medellin is my Paísa/pareja girlfriend lives/works here.. Yes get out to the country and the pueblos !! ;)
For sure! There's so much in this country. It's gorgeous. I do love me some Medellín and the other cities though!
@@RyanFila De verdad!! Me encanta Santa Marta zona ;)
Uber not illegal now.
The bakeries are open in the morning early
Reminder no-one went without money!.when Pablo was about.
I'm looking to visit from the US with my wife and two kids that are both under the age of three years old. Do you think this would be a good idea? I plan on doing Uber's and staying at airbnb's.
Does your map include notes on Cartagena and Santa Marta? I know you mentioned not lingering 😅 but would love some recommendations so if your map includes them, that would be great!
Hey! Sorry for the slow response. The map doesn't have many out there. Probably 10-20 in total.
Bro you are awesome and your videos are so helpful You should start a business where you help people get situated when they visit or move ther
Thank you! I'm glad you see them as helpful 😃 Maybe that'll be a part of the business plans!
What is the best way to deal with staying in the High altitude of Bogota?
Medellin is over 4,000 feet up. I've been going there for over two years. The first few trips were difficult for me. I could feel the difference. Headaches & sinus preassure. For me, simply taking tylenol. Gotta have it, take it regularly for the first week. The longer I'm there, the less of a problem it is. Now, I go and stay for two months at a time and I don't have any problems, not even on day one. Like my body has gotten used to it.
Lol Starbucks in Colombia forget that hahahaha
Come on man!!!... I can't believe you gave Papaya 🤣😂🤣
Yo tampoco! 😂 Mi error! Estaba bailando demasiado fuerte jaja
Do you know if the yellow fever vaccine is mandatory to enter Tayrona National Park? I’ve heard mixed reviews. Just didn’t know if they actually check it or not.
Can someone please help me my flight in November to see my girlfriend for her birthday she comes to America to see me all the time as she just finished school in her home county bogotá Colombia and will be moving here in USA forever in December I speak no Spanish I’m white and I’m nervous but I want to experience her country as everyone say it’s soo beautiful and be with her she means everything to me she said not worry as she will be there every step of the way and her friends love me tooo but what is over dressed what is enough money for 9 days will I get lost in the airport she picking me up there but again I speak little Spanish only singular words not much she teaching me❤️ her family lives here and cook amazing food so that one thing I’m lookin forward tooo! But I am nervous but super happy any advice will help 🙏🏼
Start learning basic Spanish, be friendly, and stay near your girlfriend lol
What the hell?‽ stores closed so late! It's weird.
So much more informative than Kurt Kaz. Thank you!
Do you give tours? I’d love to go to Columbia in June
I've been thinking about putting a group trip together! Would you be interested in that?
Thanks for your helpful video. Do you think Colombia is safe for solo female travelers?
Hey! You're welcome. I do think it's safe for solo female travelers, I met quite a few of them while I was traveling myself. Just be aware of your surroundings.
thats not how you spell Colombia Kimberly....
@@ChrisOnez718 oops I did it again! I need to visit the country. I always think of Columbia University. Thanks for reminder.
Veo tu video 2 años despues de publicado, pero agradezco jnfinitamente todas las cosas sobre Colombia, son reales!!. Pero somos un buen pais, calido y no solo por el clima, su gente, la.mayoria no somos ni narcotraficantes ni drogadictos, asi q, todo bien!!. Bienvenidos a Colombia cuando quieran, solo.. NO DEN PAPAYA!!! jajajaja
Hey thanks for your sharing your experience i am going next month do you have a idea to alone traveler?
For sure! Glad I could be a piece of your journey. What do you mean "a idea to alone traveler?"
I am just going my self it's safe anything worries about my safety?
@@fisehatedla1950 It depends on your travel experience, but I think you'll be fine. Colombia gets a bad rep, but if you stay aware and stick to the tourist spaces you'll be fine 😊
1 I'd like to add: Dont Expect everyone to cater to you as an English-speaker-only kinda person. I speak English, i make a living using my ESL skills. However, Colombia is a SPANISH speaking country, with several SPA-speaking countries around for 1000 miles. So don't do what I've (sadly) seen some tourists do: DEMAND someone speaks English to them. You're the guest here. That's not how it works. If 3% of Colombia can learn English with a B2 level, then you can surely learn A2 level spanish before you travel. it will connect you to people, and take you out of the expat bubble our resorts create.
I Love The Ladies Of Colombia! No Scopolamine Please!
For all the affordability AND availability of housing within metro Medellin. The health care being wonderful and quite affordable. Daily expenditures for food, utilities, etc., quite reasonable.
The AIR QUALITY of Medellin is awful! For the greater part, filtered/central ventilation offered in Medellin is nonexistent...open the window (no screens) the airflow is great...including the carbon precipitates from bus, auto and motorcycle traffic.
Terrible AIR QUALITY! Mop you floors...scrub them if you like. Don a pair of white socks and walk around...BLACK! Everyday, every night...every holiday...AIR QUAlITY is terrible in Medellin...cough, cough...hack, hack.
Brnquila not best place..but carnival yes
What fool would ask a Colombian person about Pablo Escobar in Colombia, It's like asking a UK person about the British Empire🧐 😱 In Britain Good Video 👍
..or Jack the Ripper 🗡
Love the video bro, if I was gunna go to Columbia. Can you get in trouble for doing cocaine there? Is cocaine legal there like weed is in Canada?
It's illegal!!!! Please don't come if you're going to mess around with that sh1t.
We, Latinamericans, frequently be on time hahahahaha
how about just stay in your own country , I hear Miami beach is really nice.
I know many pablos🤣🤣🤣
Ugh... the littering! I will NEVER conform. lol. Really, I see people do it and it bothers me. But I can't say anything. It's culterally accepted there.
You might not be impressing people with the "Colombia" pronunciation when you're speaking English, just a tip
Colombians love that the country's name is correctly pronounced
Is it safe for a solo female traveler?
Idk if you Spanish but your pronunciation is pretty good I'm not that great in Spanish butt's sounds good
Thank you!! A little at a time. You got this.
You forgot don’t accept a drink of a woman
Love those facts and thank for sharing🤙🙏 Great info😁
Of course! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for being here and spreading some energy. ⚡
There is good firm chicks in carta
Chicks aren't in my diet. I'm vegetarian 😉
Chick's are on my diet I'm vagiterian
Nice information.
Thank you
20$ for what? My good this americans...saludos to Colombians from Croatia btw...
Like free humans in America can i buy a gun?
No
You are such a well educated and nice person that even that I am colombian is so nice to see your videos. Thank you!
Thank you, I'm leaving for Bogota with my partner tomorrow! Her sister will pick us up, and we have arrangements in Leticia, Cartagena, and Medellin before we spend time with her parents in Ibague, from where we'll be driven back to the airport. This is very helpful, and I have google translate ready, for when my past year of duolingo lessons fail me. Avianca has changed our flights so many times I hope that the two of us will be on the same planes!
How was it?
Agree with everything, but the cheese in chocolate - nup. And Bogota is great! I's add give yourself time. I was there 3 weeks and it was not nearly enough.
Why were there so many bits of this that made me laugh? Lol excellent tips though!
Haha glad it kept you watching 😊 Hopefully it'll help out some other scrubs like us!
@@RyanFila for sure! 😊 you’re definitely speaking to the scrubs lol